Ducati Multistrada 1200, Owner'S Manual

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The Ducati Traction Control system (DTC) supervises
the rear wheel slipping control and settings vary
through eight different levels that are programmed to
offer a different tolerance level to rear wheel slipping.
Each Riding Mode features a preset intervention
level. Level eight indicates system intervention
whenever a slight slipping is detected, while level one
is for very expert riders because it is less sensitive to
slipping and intervention is hence more rare.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
The ABS system fitted to Multistrada 1200 is a
system that actuates combined braking with anti lift-
up function for the rear wheel so as to guarantee not
only a reduced stopping distance, but also a higher
stability under braking. The ABS features 3 levels, one
associated to each Riding Mode.
Hands Free (HF)
The Hands free system allows the rider to start the
motorbike without actually using the ignition key. The
key must simply be within a certain range from the
motorbike, for instance in the rider's pocket.
The electric steering lock used by the Hands free
system locks the handlebar on the right or on the left,
making for a more versatile parking solution.
The Hands free system is connected to the other
control units on the bike and to the instrument panel
via the CAN line.
The system can enable ignition (key present and
acknowledged) or disable it (key not present or not
acknowledged - immobilizer function) thanks to this
line. The instrument panel displays any notice, such
as the warnings concerning low key battery or key not
present.
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